Dr. Stan Kunigelis, circle coordinator, opened the ceremony with a welcome, introduction, and invocation. The event included keynote remarks from two LMU alumni. Savannah Lynch, DVM, spoke about how veterinary school shaped her leadership growth. Nicholas Toma, DO, discussed leadership lessons gained during medical school.
Student Co Presidents Hannah Diehr and Cas Cummins led the initiation of new members, joined by Dr. Erick Moberg as First Voice, Dean Sheri Schatz as Second Voice, and Dr. LaRoy Brandt as Third Voice. Diehr, Cummins, and Brandt also conducted the inductee pledge and introduction of members. Kunigelis installed the 2025 officers before delivering closing remarks and a benediction. Music for the ceremony was provided by Alex Gann, LMU DCOM OMS I.
New members inducted into the LMU Circle of ODK included:
Undergraduate inductees Trevyn Beam, Jaydin Kaydance Bullard, Abbie Grace Caylor, Jordan Nicole Fultz, Lora Madyson Greenlee, Kyle Michael Hegenbart, Ajani Kyente Henley, Hannah Linderman, Lindsey Nickodam, Blair Elizabeth Nicley, Reagan Else Oliver, Aftan Nicole Payne.
Graduate and professional inductees Merrin Gilmer Averitt, Katelyn Deborah Barber, Dalton Blankenship, Melissa Curlee, Julianna Marie Iuorno, Jenae Tiki Matikke, Shianne Sumer Milbourn, Jessica B. Mitchell, Michelle Lynn Palmer, Jessica Lynne Popp, Jordan Rolla Renard, Ilsa Zahara Saeed, Ian Schultheiss, Caitlyn Simtion, Gillian Rose Velarde Goncalves, Jillian Verrelle.
Faculty, staff, and honorary inductees Dr. Anya K. Cope, Natalie Sweet, and Pamela Nelson.
Photographs can be viewed here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCANYn
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